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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Graeme Massie

Fiona strengthens into hurricane as it takes aim at Puerto Rico with ‘historic’ rainfall predicted

AP

Hurricane Fiona has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it advanced on Puerto Rico threatening to batter the island with “historic” rains, severe winds, and mudslides.

Forecasters say that isolated areas of the island could receive up to 25 inches of rainfall with winds of up to 80mph when it makes landfall later on Sunday.

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